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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Ford struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Ford!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
Ford looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanderson moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford stuffs the takedown.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Sanderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ford but Ford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Sanderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ford quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ford tries to kick Sanderson off but Sanderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanderson jumps into side control!
Sanderson decides to stand back up. Sanderson steps back and let's Ford get back to his feet.
Sanderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Ford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ford wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.
Sanderson distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanderson won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sanderson seems to have locked his on tight now - Ford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sanderson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carl Sanderson!
Carl Sanderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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